Experience the laid-back charm of Sylvia Hotel, situated on the shores of English Bay Beach. Unwind with beachfront dining at Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge, where ocean views and delicious meals await. Connect to in-room WiFi or get work done at the 24-hour business center.
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Vancouver Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Canada Place - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 10 min drive
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive
Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 57 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 102 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 134 min drive
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 4 min drive
Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 8 min drive
Pacific Central Station - 15 min drive
Burrard Station - 27 min walk
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 27 min walk
Vancouver City Center Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Morton Park - 2 min walk
Cactus Club Cafe - 3 min walk
CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - 3 min walk
The Park at English Bay - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
About this property
Sylvia Hotel
When you stay at Sylvia Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Vancouver Convention Centre and Rogers Arena are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Hotel size
120 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours begin at 3 PM Monday - Friday and 4 PM Saturday - Sunday.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 100 kg per pet)
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (CAD 32.25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
On the beach
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting room
Conference space (400 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Ski storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1912
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Recycling
Special features
Dining
Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge – This beachfront cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10 to 30 per person
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for CAD 5.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 20.0 per night
Parking
Covered self-parking costs CAD 32.25 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Sylvia
Sylvia Hotel
Sylvia Hotel Vancouver
Sylvia Vancouver
The Sylvia Hotel
Sylvia Hotel Hotel
Sylvia Hotel Vancouver
Sylvia Hotel Hotel Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
Does Sylvia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sylvia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sylvia Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 100 kg per pet. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Sylvia Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs CAD 32.25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sylvia Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Sylvia Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (6-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Sylvia Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as ice skating, cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Sylvia Hotel?
Yes, Sylvia's Cocktail Lounge offers beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Sylvia Hotel like?
Sylvia Hotel is in West End, a short 10-minute drive from Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) and 16 minutes' walk from St. Paul's Hospital. Travellers say that the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
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Sylvia Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Pleasant Stay
Pleasant stay with a comfortable room and very good food and drink in the hotel restaurant.
Roberta
Roberta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Apr 2025
Love this place!
This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I will definitely be back. I love this place, the access to everything is fantastic, you can’t beat the view and the restaurant is amazing. You know it’s great when the locals I’ll go there!
Marsha
Marsha, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
Great Location
Classy, good value, perfect location
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Nice hotel
Historic Hotel with wonderful location. Easy parking underneath. The restaurant was good at breakfast, with a nice view. The staff was excellent and always friendly.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
An amazing stay
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Staff were great, perfect location
Chelsa
Chelsa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Dec 2024
Love the charm of the property, excellent restaurant and bar and excellent location
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Awesomeness Described
Love this Hotel, many years ago I lived next door reminiscing great old memories
Ernie
Ernie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
s always staff goes out of their way to help you have a great stay and the location is very condusive to enjoying vancouver.
Alexander
Alexander, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location.
Jean-Baptiste
Jean-Baptiste, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Dec 2024
It is a historical hotel in an amazing location that was pet friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Lucinda
Lucinda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Besides being a great hotel overall, location, location, location!
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
This was the perfect place for a walking and dog oriented vacation. The hotel was everything we were looking for.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Great service
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
Simple yet excellent!
Sylvia Hotel has the best location for our needs, easy on site parking, comfortable bed and room, and friendly staff. It is an older hotel without all the frills but for the price it is the perfect spot for us.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2024
Very charming property with very friendly and attentive staff. Would stay again!
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Lovely stay!
Jesse and Britt
Jesse and Britt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Very helpful staff great location lots to do see close by
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2025
English Bay, the Sylvia Hotel
This is a great base when visiting family in the West End of the city, walkable to most areas, used Taxis to get around and evo car share app. Stanley park just around the corner and English bay right in front of the hotel.
Kim
Kim, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Beautiful hotel in a fantastic area, highly recommend
Lyle
Lyle, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2024
Great location
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
What a fantastic hotel thank you
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Amazing location, very helpful team and lovely historic building!